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Definition philosophy in British English
philosophy
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/fɪˈlɒsəfi/
Example
a professor of philosophy
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2
a system of beliefs that influences someone's decisions and behaviour
Example
the latest philosophies of management
Example
The school has a child-centred philosophy.
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